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Gifu Castle / 岐阜城(岐阜県)part3
2013.07.11 [PLACES,WHAT'S NEW]
Destruction of Gifu Castle / 信長の亡き後の岐阜城は…
Gifu Castle was mostly destroyed in one of the many inflammatory lead up battles culminating
in the Battle of Sekigahara in late 1600. The castle, held by Nobunaga’s grandson, Oda Hidenobu,
was attacked by Tokugawa adherents, Fukushima Masanori and Ikeda Terumasa and greatly
damaged in the Battle of Gifu. In 1601, Tokugawa Ieyasu ordered the destruction of the remaining
structures of Gifu Castle. It is said that Ieyasu had the castle razed so as to dissuade any one from
attempting follow the Oda and rise up against the Tokugawa. Some parts of Gifu Castle were re-used
in the building of nearby Kano Castle.
The castle keep was rebuilt in 1910, but was destroyed by fire in 1943. The current keep, made
of concrete, dates from 1956 and acts as a museum, displaying Oda Nobunaga and samurai related
artifacts, including suits of armour and weapons, and provides a 360 degree panoramic view of Gifu
city below, and the surrounding Nobi plain. The castle is seasonally open at nights for night viewing
too. Access is via one of many walking trails taking between 45 and 60 minutes, or a three minute
cable car ride and short 5 minute walk to the donjon.
Gifu Castle is a popular tourist destination, particularly among fans of the hero, Oda Nobunaga.
信長亡き後の岐阜城は、1600年、関ヶ原の合戦の前哨戦で西軍についた信長の孫・秀信が福島正則、
池田輝政らに攻められ落城。その後、関ヶ原の合戦で勝利した家康によって、1601年に廃城となります。
一説には、信長のように天下を狙うものが出てこないようにと、家康が考えたためだとも言われています。
岐阜城の天守閣や櫓は、家康の命により、新たに築城された加納城に移築されました。
廃城となった岐阜城は、1910年再建されたものの、1943年に焼失。1956年再度、コンクリート三層四階
建ての城として建て直され、現在、天守閣内では、岐阜城、そして織田信長に関する資料や甲冑武具など
の展示が行われています。観光ならば、金華山の麓から、手軽にロープウェイ(3分+徒歩5分程度)で
登るのがオススメ。ハイキングや登山+岐阜城を楽しみたい方には、徒歩で登るルートもオススメです。
(所要時間:約45分〜60分)
岐阜城の天守閣から眺める360度のパノラマは、まさに絶景!
夜間解放される季節には、素晴らしい夜景を楽しむこともできますよ。「天下統一」を目指した信長が
眺めた、この景色。歴史に思いを馳せながら眺めるれば、また違った感動に出会えるかもしれませんね。
Information
Address; 18 Kinkazan Tenshyukaku Gifu City
岐阜市金華山天主閣18
Admission; Adult 200Yen Children 100 Yen
大人200円 子供100円
Web Site; http://www.gifucvb.or.jp/en/01_sightseeing/01_02.html (English)
http://www.gifucvb.or.jp/sightseeing/detail_kankou.php(Japanese)
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